By and Featuring Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
DIRECTED BY David Mendizábal
A World Premiere Co-Production with Baltimore Center Stage 

may 16 – june 15, 2024

History meets hip-hop in this groundbreaking theatrical experience that explores the often-untold stories of enslaved people in the United States who sought freedom in Mexico, rather than looking north. Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson use live-looping to create a musical in real time, telling a unique story of the Underground Railroad that led south, highlighting the power of Black and Brown unity.

This world premiere production received developmental support from Mosaic’s Catalyst new play development incubator.

Statement from Director David Mendizábal

“If you loved Hamilton, you’re going to love Mexodus!” —WBFF

“The most indescribable phenomenon since Hamilton!"—TheatreBloom

“Exhilarating! An electrifying live-looped concert experience!” —DC Theater Arts

“Fascinating! Brilliant! Thrilling!” —MD Theater Guide

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY

This production contains discussions of slavery, racism, and violence. There will be strobe lighting used.

“Not since Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo burst onto the scene has there been such an explosion of energy, comic verve, playful sexiness, raw emotion and irresistible storytelling emanating from one man.”

—Chicago Sun-Times

“Nygel D. Robinson is a universal Mr. Cool.”

—Observer

 

"Quijada is something special."

—Timeout New York

“A North Carolina Native with a burgeoning fan base, Robinson's tenor holds just enough affection and edge…a first-row seat to Nygel Robinson's potential and poise.”

—First Listen

Cast and CREATIVE TEAM

Brian Quijada
Playwright/Performer

Nygel D. Robinson
Playwright/Performer

 

Riw Rakkulchon
Scenic Designer

Mextly Couzin
Lighting Designer

Mikhail Fiksel
Sound Designer

Shayna O’Neill
Stage Manager

FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Tony Thomas III
Associate Director & Movement Consultant

Claire Fogle
Assistant Stage Manager

Laura Valenti
Assistant Scenic Designer

Luís Ramon Córdovez
Assistant Stage Manager

Cody Von Ruden
Assistant Costume Designer

Christian D. Henriquez
Assistant Lighting Designer

Isaac DeMarchi
Assistant Technical Director

Pierce Stoneburner
Lead Electrician and Light Board Programmer

Asia Christian
Light Board Operator

Simon Briggs
Sound Engineer

  • Patrick Carter

    Asia Christian

    Isaac DeMarchi

    Jimmy Engelkemier

    Syllia Jasmil Newstead

    Mitchell Robinson

    Isa Pelegero

    Mardelle Singleton

  • Carlos Campbell

    Jarrod DiGiorgi

    Ashakilah Fenn

    Vika Hearne

    Christian Wilson

 

MEDIA

PHOTOS

REFLECTION SERIES and Special performances

Saturday, May 18 at 8PM—Post-Performance Discussion with GALA Hispanic Theater Company Founder & Executive Director Rebecca Medrano in conversation with Mexodus director David Mendizábal 

Sunday, May 19 at 3PM: Post-Show Conversation about Mexodus’ unique journey to the stage and Mosaic’s commitment to nurturing new work with Mosaic Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas and Mosaic Artistic Producer Chelsea Radigan

Thursday, May 23 at 11AM—Intergenerational Matinee & talkback with the artists 

Wednesday, May 29 at 11AM—Intergenerational Matinee & talkback with the artists 

Thursday, May 30 at 11AM—Intergenerational Matinee & talkback with the artists

Sunday, June 2 at 3PM—Post show talkback with the artists

Reflections on Home: A Celebration of Immigrant Voices

Saturday, June 8 at 3PM—Mosaic partners with Imagination Stage, KIND, and Dream Project to provide an opportunity for students to share their spoken word monologues and poems with Mexodus writer/performers Brian Quijada and Nygel D Robinson after the 3PM performance.

Monday, June 10—Catalyst Series Reading of A Wake at Singh’s by local writer-in-residence Aeneas Sagar Hemphill; by invitation only. Email serge@mosaictheater.org for more information. 

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7PM—Post show discussion featuring alumni of Dream Project

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7PM—Post show event featuring storytellers from KAMA DC

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3PM—Post show conversation with local-international artists Helen Hayes Award-winner Regina Aquino, Elizabeth Dinkova (Artistic Director, Spooky Action Theater), and Danilo Gambini (Associate Artistic Director, Studio Theatre)

TICKET PRICES

THUR $42 · FRI $53 · SAT & SUN $70

TICKET DISCOUNTS

In the spirit of welcome, Mosaic is proud to remove financial barriers to our work via senior, student, military, and need-based discounts, plus a limited number of rush tickets for every show.

RUSH TICKETS
A limited number of rush tickets are available via walk-up cash purchase at the box office beginning one hour before the start of each performance.

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